Announcing 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10, 2026. Posted in “Festival” column. Published: November 26, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

In a quiet backyard nestled in the Sherman Oaks hills, seasoned jazz musician Larry Goldings begins to play the punchy opening notes to Van Halen’s “Jump” on his prized melodica. Standing beside him ...

Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel and Grammy-winning pianist Taylor Eigsti are expected to perform at the Overture Center for the Arts on Nov. 22. Known for their diverse musical ...

When discussing Philadelphia-born jazz-bo Stanley Jordan, his innovative work as a guitarist - his "touch style" of fretting with both hands on the neck - is just the beginning of what makes him ...

"It has long been a dream of The Gilmore's to support the next generation of exceptional jazz pianists. We are happy to celebrate and recognize these two bright young stars who are transforming the ...

Bertha Hope was only three years old when she started playing Brahms’ “Lullaby” on the piano just from hearing it on the radio. “How did you do that?” asked her shocked parents, both entertainers.

Victor Mestas was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and studied at the “J. A. Lamas” School of Music with Carmen Moleiro. He is an endorsement artist for YAMAHA keyboards in Venezuela (2001) and ...

Miles Davis needed a painter in sound, one who could successfully bring the impressionistic sounds and modal harmonies of Debussy and Ravel into a jazz environment and do so in a way that was organic ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...